Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming days.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag shaping up, but there’s some real quality to be found if you pick your days right. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Thursday morning at Jaconé. It’s a consistent spot, exposed to the SE, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the NE, so conditions are looking clean. This is a solid, fun-sized wave with moderate energy levels (368) and it’s a great option to start the period. The offshore wind is a major plus here. Crowds can show up sometimes, but it’s worth it.

The swell hangs around into Friday morning, a little smaller at 3ft, but still with that clean offshore NNE breeze. It’s a nice gentle start to the day.

Now, Saturday the 18th sees a bit of a shift. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the ENE, but the period drops to 7 seconds, which is a short-period wind swell. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s not a write-off, but the energy is a bit lumpy (467). It’s surfable, but not the best of the run.

Sunday the 19th is where you want to be. The morning has 5ft of swell from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNE. The combined energy is a solid 500, and the forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the first week. The waves will have a bit more punch, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be glassy and clean.

After Sunday, the size drops off into the middle of the week. Monday the 20th still has a decent 6ft morning with offshore wind, but it’s not as clean. By Tuesday and Wednesday, we’re down to knee-to-waist high stuff with weak energy, so it’s a good time to rest the arms.

We hit a bit of a rough patch from Thursday the 23rd through to the end of the month. Strong onshore winds and poor conditions dominate. The swell picks up again but with SW and S winds, it’s messy. There’s a period on Saturday the 25th where the swell hits 6ft to 7ft from the S, but with onshore and cross-shore winds, it’s going to be a bumpy, blown-out mess. The water will be choppy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, for the true standout. Mark your calendars for the very end of the period. Thursday the 31st of July is an absolute gem. The morning brings a 7ft S swell with a long period of 12 seconds, and a light offshore NE breeze. The combined energy is a massive 1260 – that’s strong. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. By the afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy, the swell bumps up to 7ft, and the energy hits 1351. This is a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. Because it’s long-period, it’ll be best at a point break or reef, but it’s a day for the experts. It’s a long way out, so the forecast is promising but less certain, but it looks like the best wave of the whole outlook.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 19th is your best bet for the first week, and the 31st of July is the big one to watch if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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